Lacuna Coil – Sleepless Empire 2025


Italian goth metal legends Lacuna Coil return with their 10th studio album, “Sleepless Empire”. The 11 new tracks come with a modern twist to Lacuna Coil’s signature sound with heavy metalcore riffs and catchy, epic choruses.

releases February 14, 2025

01. The Siege
02. Oxygen
03. Scarecrow
04. Gravity
05. I Wish You Were Dead
06. Hosting The Shadow
07. In Nomine Patris
08. Sleepless Empire
09. Sleep Paralysis
10. In The Mean Time
11. Never Dawn

Cristina Scabbia – vocals
Andrea Ferro – vocals, screams

Mystery Blue – Night Demon 2024


French heavy metal act Mystery Blue has announced their brand new studio album, “Night Demon”, for a release on December 6th, 2024, via Massacre Records! Mystery Blue’s forthcoming rager “Night Demon” offers 12 new and pure heavy metal tracks as well as a cover version of Accept’s classic “Restless and Wild”.

The band’s ninth studio offering was mixed and mastered by Vince Koehler at V.I.P. Studios, the cover art was designed by Jean Linhoff. Alongside a guest feature from Andreas “Buschi” Babuschkin of label mates Paragon, Mystery Blue, who formed back in the 80’s, invites you to t

Hirsh Gardner – Third Time’s A Charm 2024


Let us introduce you to the legendary drummer, producer, multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and New England Hall of Famer Hirsh Gardner. In the late 70’s/early 80’s his band New England dazzled record buyers and audiences alike with their own innovative mix of supreme AOR/Melodic Rock.

Supporting KISS on the 1979 Dynasty Tour, New England’s first release “Don’t Ever Wanna Lose Ya” broke into the Billboard Top 40. Their debut album was produced by Paul Stanley and Mike Stone (Queen, Asia). His new album Three Times A Charm is split into two very diffe

Self Deception – Destroy The Art 2024


This track marks the sixth glimpse into their eagerly awaited album Destroy The Art, scheduled for release on October 25. “Dead Water” explores the theme of communication breakdown in relationships, highlighting the emotional turmoil when connection fades.

As intimacy diminishes and emotional distance grows, the relationship becomes burdensome, often leading to mutual blame. Inspired by their own experiences, Self Deception members have seen many long-term couples parting ways due to changes, shifting dreams, and the pressures of parenting, anxiety, and depression. This inspired them to create music

Austin Gold – Ain’t No Saint 2024

 

Austin Gold to release new studio album “Ain’t No Saint” on October 18th 2024.

 

1. Ain’t No Saint (5:04)
2. The Wire Defines (3:29)
3. Hell or High Water (4:09)
4. Not Enough (3:36)
5. Down & Outs (5:03)
6. End of Our Song (05:09)
7. Hang Fire (4:07)
8. Hold the Anchors (3:32)
9. Callin’ Time (4:52)
10. Return (5:30)

Bonus Tracks:
11. Walking in Half Light (2:57)
12. Death Boulevard (4:04)
13. Canyons (4:22)

Ken Stringfellow – Circuit Breaker 2024


CIRCUIT BREAKER is the emotional journey of a period both enlightening and challenging. After stepping away from music for months, these songs started to appear in my dreams. As I re-approached life with new eyes, I reached into a creative well that was rich, raw, real.

Circuit Breaker is about the voyage from deconstruction to reconstruction, from death to rebirth. It is about betrayal and how to move forward from it. It is about how to overcome any obstacle, no matter how high. Ultimately, it is an album about how we heal. releases October 18, 2024

1.Trust

Isbjorg – Falter, Endure 2024


Danish math-stadium rock group Isbjörg have released their new single ‘Inure’ on October 26th 2023.
‘Inure’ is the fourth single from Isbjörg’s upcoming second full-length album which is expected to be released in the spring of 2024.

With its calm and atmospheric pace, ‘Inure’ showcases a more fragile and mellow side of Isbjörg. The song is a duet between lead singer Jonathan Kjærulff Skovlund and guest vocalist Margrethe Christine Wellejus and portrays a failing relationship that neither of them has the strength to e

Arch Enemy – Blood Dynasty 2025


After the surprise drop of their latest single “Dream Stealer” on July 31st, extreme metal legends Arch Enemy are back with more exciting news. The Swedes are pleased to announce their 12th studio album, “Blood Dynasty”, a long player with 11 new tracks chock-full of Arch Enemy’s powerful signature guitar riffs, guttural force, and clean vocal surprises.

“Blood Dynasty” will be released on March 28th, 2025, via Century Media Records. Arch Enemy founder and guitarist Michael Amott confides: “This new album pushes the boundaries of what we’ve done before – it’s

Storace – Crossfire 2024


Maltese born-Swiss musician Marc Storace started his exceptional musical career in 1970, with the Swiss cult progressive band “TEA”. TEA released 5 LP’s, becoming a very successful band and Marc gained attention for his abilities and his high-pitched raunchy vocal tone.

In 1979 Marc became the voice KROKUS, the most successful Hard Rock Band from Switzerland, selling over 15 million copies, touring the world collecting over 2000 shows, winning several Gold and Platinum awards! At the beginning of 2021 Marc started working on his solo career as STORACE, releasing the first solo CD “Live an

After Lapse – Pathways 2024


The Spanish progressive and melodic metal band AFTER LAPSE will release their new album, Pathways, on December 13, 2024 via Frontiers Music Srl. Below, in preview, the video clip for the title Clones. The Spanish progressive metalheads After Lapse are back with their new album “Pathways”,

scheduled for release on December 13, 2024, via Frontiers Music Srl. After Lapse was formed in 2018 by drummer Roberto Cappa, keyboardist Pablo Sancha and guitarist Arturo Rodríguez, who had previously played together in the band “Delyriüm”. After some changes of members in the

Xandria – Universal Tales 2024 EP

 

German symphonic metal icons Xandria are about to chart new paths with their epic upcoming nine-track new EP, “Universal Tales”, out on November 22nd, 2024, via Napalm Records!

1. No Time to Live Forever
2. Universal
3. 200 Years (feat. Ally Storch)
4. Live the Tale
5. The Wonders Still Awaiting (Acoustic Film Score Version)
6. No Time to Live Forever (Orchestral Version)
7. Universal (Orchestral Version)
8. 200 Years (Orchestral Version / feat. Ally Storch)
9. Live the Tale (Orchestral Version)

Ambre Vourvahis – V

Grave Digger – Bone Collector 2025


Grave Digger Bone Collector coverIn the year 2025 the German metal institution celebrates its 45th anniversary. Founded in 1980 in Gladbeck/Germany, they moved out to conquer the world. Who would have thought that 45 years later Grave Digger would be one of the most important, consistent and influential metal bands from Germany.

With the release of the album “Heavy Metal Breakdown” in 1984, an unprecedented career began that will find its logical continuation with their new studio album “Bone Collector”, on January 17th, 2025.

01. Bone Collector
02. The R

Kingcrown – Nova Atlantis 2024


French power metal band Kingcrown is set new studio album, “Nova Atlantis”, set to be released on November 22nd, 2024. Produced by Simone Mularoni (DGM), “Real or Fantasy” sets the stage for what fans can expect from “Nova Atlantis” — an album deeply rooted in mythological and historical themes, brought to life with Kingcrown’s dynamic sound and impactful metal energy.

Kingcrown’s sound is shaped by a wide range of influences, from metal giants like Iron Maiden, Gamma Ray, Symphony X, Masterplan and Helloween, to more extreme genres such as death metal and melodic black met

Suffer No Fools – To Live is to Suffer 2024


Michigan based Suffer No Fools hit the crossover sound itch, combining hardcore with elements of thrash and speed metal. the band announce their debut album “To Live is to Suffer” set for release on November 15th, 2024, through Heroes + Martyrs.

1. Intro
2. World Void of Justice
3. Tha Hard Way
4. Above the Law
5. M.F.D. (feat Hal Crossno of World I Hate)
6. No Man’s Land
7. To Suffer

Kyle Donovan – Vocals
Tyler Hillman – Guitar
Nick Erickson – Drums
Logan Sleeman – Guitar

Aeverium – The Secret Door 2024

 

Alternative Metal from Germany since 2014! New Album “The Secret Door” in 11/24! Meet Vanessa / AEVERIUM

01. Return To Sender
02. Living In Elysium
03. Lost And Found
04. Whatever
05. The Secret Door
06. Breaking The Silence
07. A Look Back
08. Don’t Make Me Sad
09. Herzlinie
10. The Last Song
11. Safe Harbour (Bonus Track)

VANESSA KATAKALOS: Vocals
MARCEL ‘CHUBBY’ RÖMER: Vocals
MAARTEN JUNG: Guitar
Vacant: Bass
ANDREAS DELVOS: Keyboards
BODO STRICKER: Drums